I brought the photobooth to a local middle school for their holiday dance and the kids had a blast! In fact my gallery comment section blew up with raves from the kids, "I had the best time at the party on Friday! I saved 30 pictures to my favorites! Everyone looks so cute!" and "best dance ever!" Keep the photobooth in mind for your holiday, birthday and corporate parties to liven up the event. Check out this video if you have never seen the entertaining and interactive photobooth in action.
Thanksgiving Portraits
This year we had Thanksgiving at my cousin's home just outside of DC. This was Chris & Kelly's first year hosting and they didn't shy away from the challenge, they served a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner to 17 people! The day was filled with busyness, at least for the ladies in attendance...most of the guys tended to the fire-pit and the tasty homemade wine that Chris' dad whips up every year from his own hobby vineyard. It was a beautiful day filled with laughter, sunshine, reconnecting, and a lot of teamwork to pull off a superb meal. I am already looking forward to Kelly's second Thanksgiving!
Read moreLodge at Welch Allyn Wedding
I was invited to the Lodge at Welch Allyn to capture this decadent wedding, not a detail was overlooked in this perfect fingerlakes wedding dusted in gold and dripping with rustic elegance. Many thanks to the Lodge for having me, it was a pleasure to shoot this sparkler!
Read moreFall Weekends in Skaneateles
This is a glimpse into my life with Lee and Charlotte over the past few weeks. We celebrated fall's arrival by raking leaves, carving pumpkins & trick-or-treating. On lousy weather weekends we go swimming as a family, Charlotte and I go to the Skaneateles YMCA a lot during the week to get our swim on. I am trying to get her into any sport but ice hockey--I freeze in rinks with my southern blood!
Read moreLauren & Jamie - Skaneateles Engagement Session
Lauren & Jamie are high school sweethearts, meeting in their 8th grade French class, and they have been together for 9 years!! Lauren now teaches French and I am wondering if her students are finding the loves of their lives in her class. It has been a pleasure to get to know these two and I am really looking forward to shooting their wedding next summer, they have promised me lots of joyful tears and lively dancing at their Skaneateles Country Club wedding and reception. Can't wait to show off these two lovebirds on their wedding day!
Couple kiss in the woods at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple show their affection in these two photos at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple relax in the field with their pet dogs at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple embrace near the lake at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple share a tender moment in the field at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple frolic in the park at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple share a happy moment at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple pose in the field with their pet dogs at Skaneateles Engagement
The leaves of the tree partly cover the couple at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple get romantic in the woods at Skaneateles Engagement
Woman's engagement ring sits on a leaf while the couple stand near the lake at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple get romantic near the lake at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple sit on a blanket in the park and embrace near the lake at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple sit on a bench in the park at Skaneateles Engagement
Two great shots of the same couple at Skaneateles Engagement
Couple stroll in the woods at Skaneateles Engagement
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Wedding
Entering Mirbeau is like being transported to an old world French country estate inspired by a Monet painting, it is the most elegant inn and spa the Fingerlakes has to offer making it a premier location to host weddings and receptions. Luxury is the first word that comes to mind when describing Mirbeau, the grounds alone makes it very special and when you take into account the world class spa and the award winning dining you and your guests are sure to have an extraordinary experience at Mirbeau. If Mirbeau is not what you had in mind for your wedding celebration you should at least book a couples massage before your nuptials with your soon to be spouse, there is nothing like a little Mirbeau pampering to erase a little pre-wedding stress.
Read moreFrog Pond Wedding
The Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast can be described in one word, charming. The elegant 180 year old stone house is decorated beautifully with personal touches throughout the well appointed home, you can't help but to feel welcomed in its pleasant spaces. Just steps from the inn is the equally charming carriage house, a perfect venue for those seeking an upscale country wedding in Skaneateles. The immaculate carriage house has the character of a structure that was built nearly 200 years ago thus elevating the "barn" weddings that have become popular recently. Surrounding the inn and carriage house are 130 acres of private and peaceful rolling hills, grassy meadows, woodsy paths, and of course the frog pond. The Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast is the kind of venue I could see featured in Martha Stewart Weddings-classic and romantic grounds in which to host (and shoot) a gorgeous wedding!
Read moreThe Lodge at Welch Allyn Wedding
The Lodge at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles has a split personality, by day it is a classy Adirondack style lodge and by night it turns into a glamourous jewel-toned retreat. Rough hewn beams dress the entire space framing peaceful views onto the pond and when your guests need a break from the dance floor they can retire to the enormous fireplace surrounded by cozy leather couches. A taste of the Adirondacks have come to the Fingerlakes in this impressive and airy wedding venue.
Read moreLourdes Camp Wedding
Over the past few weeks I have been shooting at stunning wedding locations in Skaneateles and today I want to feature Lourdes Camp located at Ten Mile Point on the Eastern Shore of Skaneateles Lake. If you are looking for a charming and rustic fingerlakes wedding venue look no futher, Lourdes is a stunner of a lakeside wedding location! The camp has 1,500 feet of lakefront, 100 acres of land enhanced by large shade trees, sprawling lawns, surrounding hills, creeks, and trails. There are 20 cabins, a main lodge, boathouse, and charming chapel. Imagine having the entire campus to yourselves for your private wedding weekend!
Read moreAnyela's Vineyard Wedding
There are so many wonderful locations to get married in Skaneateles and I am taking the time this fall to feature some of the stunning venues that surround our beautiful lakeside community. Anyela's Vineyard sits atop a hillside that overlooks picturesque Skaneateles Lake making the sprawling grounds well suited to hosting your ceremony and reception. Anyela's is a dream to photograph because there are so many backdops to take avantage of and the grounds are perfectly manicured despite the fact that Anyela's is a working farm. If you are considering a wedding in Skaneateles you should put Anyela's on your short list, especially of you love a good glass of wine!
Read moreKristen & Mike - Sherwood Inn Wedding
Kristen and Michael had a late September wedding at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, NY. They spent the entire weekend at the Sherwood and I could not have asked for a more lovely location to host their ceremony and reception.
Read moreBeak and Skiff
I posted a little entry from our family outing to Beak and Skiff from Sunday and it reminded me of an essay I shot in the fall of 2007 about the harvest. At dawn it was a dreary drizzly mess and inspired the following pictures.
Read moreBeak & Skiff Apple Picking
Girl reaches for an apple with a little help from her dad at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
A Fall Weekend at Beak & Skiff.
Read moreTim's Pumpkin Patch
Field of pumpkins at Tim's Pumpkin Patch
A visit to Tim's Pumpkin Patch to get pumpkins for Halloween.
Read moreKate & Travis - Skaneateles Country Club Wedding
Kate and Travis got married on a perfect late August day in my favorite fingerlakes town. Kate and Travis grew up in Skaneateles and have known each other for ages--she had a crush on him when she was a tween! The wedding was a blast--there was such great energy that day because they were surrounded by great friends, family, food and music. These two are a lovely couple who are sure to have lots of love and laughter throughout their marriage, it really was a joy to capture their day. Special thanks to Lauren Youngs for assisting me on the day!
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